October 23, 2024

2024 Supreme Court

Eleanor Laws & Polly Dyer advised Scottish government in Supreme Court appeals.

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January 12, 2024

Jan Latham-Koenig

A world famous conductor of classical music pleaded guilty to a number of child sex offences.

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January 8, 2024

Jack Diamond Case

Client found not guilty of multiple charges.

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July 21, 2023

Article in the Times: Education for young footballers around how to treat women.

Eleanor speaks with the Times around the state of sexual offences in the world of football.

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July 13, 2023

Benjamin Mendy Case

Story of the claims made against the Manchester City footballer

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June 8, 2023

Marcus Reedman Case

Retired colonel accused of fraudulently claiming £43,470 to fund his children's private education.

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December 22, 2022

Blackstone's Editorial Board

ELKC invited to join the editorial board for the Blackstone's Criminal Practice book.

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June 10, 2022

Bullied in Court? - Counsel magazine article

Eleanor writes for Counsel magazine around bullying in the court space

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April 1, 2022

Gene Gallagher Case

Son of musician Liam Gallagher charged with public order offence.

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April 13, 2021

Eleanor Laws KC successfully defends Newcastle University Student

Successfully defended Newcastle University student accused of rape

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March 30, 2021

PW Case

Case against guitarist Brian May's chauffeur

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November 20, 2020

Awarded Crime Silk of the year by Chambers & Partners

Won Silk of the Year at the annual Chambers & Partners awards which took place on the 19th November

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October 1, 2020

Publication of the Independent Inquiry Investigation Report

Report into Institutional responses to allegations of child sexual abuse involving the late Lord Janner of Braunstone KC

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July 28, 2020

The libel case brought by Johnny Depp closes

Tuesday 28th July marks the final day of Johnny Depp's libel action against The Sun's publishers, News Group Newspapers and the Sun's executive editor

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July 7, 2020

Represented Johnny Depp in his civil action against News Group Newspapers.

Eleanor Laws KC represented Johnny Depp in his libel action against News Group Newspapers and the Sun’s executive editor, Dan Wootton.

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March 15, 2020

Arcturus Network

Gave a presentation to Arcturus Network, an informal platform for judges and lawyers across Africa on the treatment of vulnerable witnesses in the UK.

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February 27, 2020

Actor Johnny Depp's libel action against News Group Newspapers in court for pre-trial review

A pre-trial review took place yesterday before Mr Justice Nicol in the High Court in a libel action brought by Hollywood actor Johnny Depp against News Group Newspapers, publishers of The Sun

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December 20, 2019

Eleanor Laws KC instructed at appeal and successfully overturns conviction involving a sexual allegation

Eleanor Laws KC successfully appealed a conviction in a case involving a sexual allegation made against Dr Rajeshkumar Mehta

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October 5, 2019

Eleanor Laws KC provides sexual offences training to the South Eastern Circuit

Eleanor Laws KC delivers training as part of the SEC’s RASSO Programme

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September 30, 2019

Successful defence of a GP facing serious sexual offences

Dr J faced serious sexual offences over a 10 year period

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May 10, 2019

Eleanor Laws KC speaks to BBC Today Programme podcast on consent and the law

The BBC’s Beyond Today podcast chose to examine the Alex Hepburn rape case, asking what one rape trial can tell us about lad culture and consent

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June 6, 2018

Eleanor Laws KC represented a young defendant acquitted of rape and serious sexual offences upon two young boys.

Eleanor Laws KC represented G who faced allegations of rape and serious sexual assault upon two young boys

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May 25, 2018

Eleanor Laws KC successfully defends ex-parliamentary advisor

Eleanor Laws KC successfully defended Richard Holden, the former special advisor to ex-Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon who was accused of sexual assault

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May 21, 2018

London Legal Walk 2018

QEB Hollis Whiteman are delighted to be taking part in the London Legal Walk 2018

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April 10, 2018

Eleanor Laws KC & Polly Dyer successfully defended Professor Lant.

Professor Ariel Lant acquitted of sexual assault charges

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January 15, 2018

Eleanor Laws KC and Philip McGhee defend Barry Bennell in historic sex charges case.

Eleanor Laws KC and Philip McGhee are defending former youth soccer coach, Barry Bennell

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January 15, 2018

Eleanor Laws KC to speak at Criminal Bar Association training event for RASSO qualification

Eleanor Laws KC on the topic of 'Consent' at the CBA's accredited event

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October 21, 2017

Eleanor Laws KC providing training in a number of upcoming events.

One of the Bar Council's Lead Facilitators for Vulnerable Witness Training leading training in multiple upcoming events

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August 3, 2017

Eleanor Laws KC is ranked as Leader in her Field in Crime

Chambers UK Bar Directory 2018 named Eleanor Laws KC as Leader in Field

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April 12, 2016

Prosecution offer no evidence against Royal Agricultural University students accused of rape.

Represented defendants in rape trial following the Royal Agricultural University’s May ball

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March 23, 2016

Eleanor Laws KC represents prosecution in Ched Evans appeal.

The Court of Appeal today reserved judgement in the appeal of Ched Evans against his conviction for rape and advised that it would be delivered in April

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February 1, 2014

Incompetent Competency Hearings article in Counsel Magazine

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Keep up to date with latest legal news

2024 Supreme Court

Jan Latham-Koenig

Jack Diamond Case

Article in the Times: Education for young footballers around how to treat women.

Benjamin Mendy Case

Marcus Reedman Case

Blackstone's Editorial Board

Bullied in Court? - Counsel magazine article

Gene Gallagher Case

Eleanor Laws KC successfully defends Newcastle University Student

PW Case

Awarded Crime Silk of the year by Chambers & Partners

Publication of the Independent Inquiry Investigation Report

The libel case brought by Johnny Depp closes

Represented Johnny Depp in his civil action against News Group Newspapers.

Arcturus Network

Actor Johnny Depp's libel action against News Group Newspapers in court for pre-trial review

Eleanor Laws KC instructed at appeal and successfully overturns conviction involving a sexual allegation

Eleanor Laws KC provides sexual offences training to the South Eastern Circuit

Successful defence of a GP facing serious sexual offences

Eleanor Laws KC speaks to BBC Today Programme podcast on consent and the law

Eleanor Laws KC represented a young defendant acquitted of rape and serious sexual offences upon two young boys.

Eleanor Laws KC successfully defends ex-parliamentary advisor

London Legal Walk 2018

Eleanor Laws KC & Polly Dyer successfully defended Professor Lant.

Eleanor Laws KC and Philip McGhee defend Barry Bennell in historic sex charges case.

Eleanor Laws KC to speak at Criminal Bar Association training event for RASSO qualification

Eleanor Laws KC providing training in a number of upcoming events.

Eleanor Laws KC is ranked as Leader in her Field in Crime

Prosecution offer no evidence against Royal Agricultural University students accused of rape.

Eleanor Laws KC represents prosecution in Ched Evans appeal.

Incompetent Competency Hearings article in Counsel Magazine